Daily Global Market Update

GBP/USD steady, potential decline; BTC/USD up 2.2%, Oil rose 3.3%; AUD/USD down 0.3%. Global: Bitcoin > $45,000; Gold stable, Oil up on Middle East tensions. Key events: US Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count, Germany's CPI, Finland's Industrial Output, Austrian Industrial Production, Japan's CFTC JPY NC Net Positions, UK's CFTC GBP NC Net Positions.

Pound's Steady Stance

The Pound Dollar (GBP/USD) pairing remained largely unchanged in the last session. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is emitting a negative signal, suggesting potential downward pressure.

 

 

Bitcoin's Significant Surge

The Bitcoin Dollar pair experienced a notable increase of 2.2% in the last session. The Ultimate Oscillator is delivering a positive signal, aligning with the broader technical outlook.

 

 

Oil's Price Escalation

The Oil Dollar pair saw a significant rise of 3.3% in the last session. The Ultimate Oscillator is indicating a positive signal, which is consistent with our comprehensive technical analysis.

 

 

AUD's Minor Retreat

The Australian Dollar dropped 0.3% against the US Dollar in the last session. The Commodity Channel Index (CCI) suggests that we are venturing through an oversold market.

 

 

Global Financial Headlines

Bitcoin has surged past the $45,000 mark for the first time since the day following the trading of spot ETFs in January. Gold prices have stabilized amid discussions from US Federal Reserve officials regarding the market's anticipation of early interest rate cuts, offsetting safe-haven demand amidst ongoing talks to conclude the Gaza conflict. Oil prices have increased following Israel's refusal of a ceasefire offer from Hamas, maintaining market tension due to the wider Middle Eastern conflicts that have been ongoing since October.

 

Today's Economic Highlights

Here's a glance at today's key economic events:

• US Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count - 1800 hours GMT

• Germany's Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices - 0700 hours GMT

• Finland's Industrial Output - 0600 hours GMT

• Austrian Industrial Production - 0800 hours GMT

• Japan's CFTC JPY NC Net Positions - 2030 GMT

• UK's CFTC GBP NC Net Positions - 2030 GMT

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